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3 Examples That Help Explain Chiropractic Care

August 8, 2017 By Pam Rezai Leave a Comment

What does a teacher do when the students don’t understand a concept? A common approach is to use an analogy to help explain in a way that is familiar. Foreign concepts do not disappear in adulthood, which is why analogies are a great way to help with understanding. To a vast majority, chiropractors fall under the category of a foreign concept. The care a chiropractor provides is something they have never experienced before. Plus, chiropractic doesn’t receive the press that other medical professions do.

To help build more clarity, here are 3 great ways to explain the fundamental benefits of chiropractic care:

1. Blown Electric Fuse –

Ever blow a fuse? It seems to happen at the most inconvenient times. Our first reaction is to head to the fuse box, locate the blow fuse and flip it back on. Then what happens? It usually trips again. The problem is that the need for electricity outweighs what is available causing the fuse to turn off. Similarly, our spine is like that fuse box. Daily living, plus all the extra stuff we do, can add a level of demand on our body that it simply can’t keep up with. When this happens, we experience pain, which tells us that something isn’t right with our body. That pain is being caused by a blown fuse, or a vertebrae that is out of alignment. A chiropractor works with the body through spinal adjustments to help put the vertebrae back into place, thus eliminating the pain.

2. Pinched Water Hose – 

Setting up a sprinkler can be difficult sometimes. You think once it’s positioned properly and the hose is attached you just need to turn the faucet on and you’re good to go. What usually happens is the water is on but the sprinkler isn’t. The pinched hose represents our spine. Messages cannot travel to different parts of our body is there is interference, just like the water that can’t get to the sprinkler. Chiropractic adjustments help to remove the interference so signals can travel up and down the spine to different parts of the body.

3. Braces – 

Anyone who has ever had braces knows how long it can take to move teeth. That perfect smile doesn’t just happen. Over a period of several months, the orthodontist slowly applies pressure to move the teeth. Likewise, a chiropractor uses the same approach with correcting a misaligned spine. It takes time for a body to reach the state of pain, so it stands to reason that it will take time to retrain the body on proper posture.

Just like anything new in life, once you have tried it, the misconceptions and misunderstanding slip away. What you are left with is the clarity that truth provides.

Filed Under: Chiropractic Tagged With: alignment, chiropractic, chiropractic adjustments, chiropractic care, chiropractor, chiropractors, out of alignment, pain, spinal adjustments, spine, vertebrae

6 Incredible Benefits of Strength Training

August 4, 2017 By Pam Rezai Leave a Comment

No one would say that cardiovascular exercise did not provide many health benefits. In fact, many people associate cardio to be a central part of their exercise regiment. However, what many people do not recognize is the overall benefits to our health with strength training. Yet, strength training typically takes a back seat to cardio exercise. Recent research is shining new light on how strength training can impact every thing from aging well to balancing hormones.

Convenience is a great motivator when it comes to cardiovascular exercise. Grab your sneakers and head out the door for a run, any time of the day. No need to purchase equipment or a club membership. There’s no commute, to and from the gym, or schedule to adhere to. It’s just plain easier, plus you are building muscle and burning fat. But, this new evidence is going to make it hard to avoid adding strength training to your exercise regiment.

  1. Strength training maintains good health. Okay, so this one is probably pretty obvious. However, if we dig a bit deeper into the research it tells us that strength protects against disease. Diseases such as cancer, hypertension, obesity, metabolic syndrome, and heart disease. And these benefits are found regardless of a person’s weight, too! Strength training brings more oxygen into your body which is one way that waste and toxins are removed.
  2. Helps to age gracefully. Sarcopenia is a condition that results in lost muscle mass. As we age, this results from our own lack of effort but also from the natural aging process as well. Building strength helps to prevent falls. A study found that just 15-minutes of strength training twice a week was enough to show significant improvement.
  3. Building strength helps to balance hormones. No need for hormone replacement therapy (HRT), this natural approach stimulates the release of human growth hormone which helps to build muscle and burn fat. It also increases insulin sensitivity, and regulate sex hormones in both men and women.
  4. Increasing strength keeps you lean. Building muscle helps to burn calories, not only during the workout but up to three days after. Muscle drives fat loss
  5. Strong body means a strong brain. While scientists don’t fully understand this correlation, studies are consistently demonstrating an improvement in cognitive function with improving strength.
  6. Becoming stronger can inspire you. A sense of accomplishment and prevailing through a challenge can be enough to transform a person’s life.

Filed Under: Rehab Tagged With: balancing hormones, burn fat, cancer, cardio, cardiovascular, cardiovascular exercise, cognitive function, exercise regiment, heart disease, hormone replacement therapy, HRT, hypertension, insulin sensitivity, metabolic syndrome, obesity, protects against disease, regulate sex hormones, strength training

Antioxidants In Coffee?

August 2, 2017 By Pam Rezai Leave a Comment

We can all list many foods and drinks that are bad for our health. So when we find out that we can actually take something off that list we tend to celebrate. Take coffee, for example. A beverage that is the most commonly consumed in the U.S., according to the National Coffee Association. For many, drinking coffee is a morning ritual that some may consider essential to starting the day off right. While it is chock-full of caffeine (95mg to be exact), we might wonder if it is really good for our health. Well, it turns out that it is!

Coffee is rich in antioxidants. You know, the molecules that help keep us healthy and preventing disease. But do we really understand how important antioxidants are? Our body creates its own to help combat free radicals, which occur when an oxygen molecule splits into a single atom with unpaired electrons. Electrons are designed to be in pairs, so these free radicals begin searching throughout the body for electrons to pair with. This causes havoc to the body, specifically cells, proteins and DNA. Free radicals are a normal by-product of chemical processes like metabolism. However, we can increase the number in our body by the choices we make, too.

Fried foods, alcohol, and tobacco smoke all help to create free radicals, as do pesticides and air pollutants. This creates an imbalance within the body, as now the naturally occurring antioxidants are outnumbered. If left unchallenged, certain health risks increase. These health risks can range from cancer and cardiovascular disease, to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

We can combat this imbalance through what we eat and drink. Coffee is one of those incredible defenders. According to studies from Vanderbilt Institute, drinking coffee regularly can:

  • reduce the risks of Parkinson’s disease by 80%
  • colon cancer by 25%
  • cirrhosis of the liver by 80%
  • lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes
  • and lower the risk of liver cancer

So, how much coffee is recommended? No more than four cups a day, according to the Mayo Clinic. Any more than that can result in sleeplessness, upset stomach, increased heart rate, and crankiness. As for the type of coffee, straight up is best. That is, without all the extra sweeteners like sugar, artificial sweeteners, heavy cream, and whole milk. Specialty coffee drinks like lattes and the like are filled with calories. If you really need to add a bit a sweetness to your cup of coffee, opt for something more natural. Good alternatives are honey, stevia, and almond or soy milk.

You might just discover that you really enjoy the taste of coffee, without doctoring it up.

Filed Under: Nutrition Tagged With: alcohol, Alzheimer's, antioxidants, benefits of coffee, caffeine, cancer, cardiovascular disease, coffee, free radicals, fried foods, health risks increase, metabolism, Parkinson's disease, preventing disease, type 2 diabetes

Degenerative Disc Disease

July 27, 2017 By Pam Rezai Leave a Comment

According to the Arthritis Foundation, most adults over the age of 60 have degenerative disc disease. This condition occurs when the discs between each vertebrae in the spine lose their ability to effectively absorb shock. As we age, our spinal discs, which have a high water content, begin to dehydrate lessening their ability to function. While age is the most common factor causing degenerative disk disease, other factors can contribute too. Factors such as daily activities, sports, and injuries.

While the effects of this degeneration are different for everyone, some people do experience back and/or neck pain. However, there can be other symptoms typically in conjunction with the pain:

  • back pain that extends to the legs
  • neck pain that extends to the arms and hands
  • tingling and numbness in these extremities 
  • headaches
  • reduced range of motion

Unfortunately, there is very little blood supply to the spinal discs. So if a disc is weakened or damaged, it cannot heal itself as other body parts can. When the disc continues to deteriorate, that is when a person can begin to experience the symptoms above.

A chiropractor that offers onsite X-rays can determine the level of compression between vertebrae. Treatment can include sessions of time on a decompression table. This device very slowly extends the neck and/or back, relieving the pressure between vertebrae. Relieving the pressure reduces pain, but most importantly can help reduce inflammation around the nerves. Over time, this treatment, in conjunction with chiropractic adjustments, can stop the progression of degenerative disc disease, eliminate pain, and improve flexibility. The goal is to attempt to avoid surgery, however, in some cases, surgery is recommended after all other options have been exhausted. A chiropractor would then refer the person to a specialist for an MRI.

Getting older does not mean settling for aches and pains. You do have the option to grow older pain-free, but the choice is yours.

Filed Under: Chiropractic Tagged With: arthritis, back pain, chiropractic, chiropractic adjustments, chiropractor, decompression, degenerative disc disease, eliminate pain, grow older pain-free, headaches, neck pain, reduce inflammation, spinal discs

Choosing a Chiropractor

July 25, 2017 By Pam Rezai Leave a Comment

Educating ourselves helps us to make better decisions. For example, the first time we buy a car or a home, we look for as much information as possible. This knowledge minimizes our risk of making a bad decision. One that can save us money, reduce stress, and manage our expectations. The same can be said when considering to see a chiropractor. For many of us, this is something we have never done before. However, if we approach it the same way we did with our first car or home purchase, we will make the right decision in choosing a chiropractor to invest our wellness care in.

One of the first questions a person begins with is, “What should I look for when choosing a chiropractor?” Here are a few things to consider as you research:

  • Does the doctor offer a multi-functional approach? In other words, is there more than chiropractic offered at the office? For the best outcomes, look for a practice that also offers massage and rehabilitation. Why? Because pain usually involves not only the skeleton, but the muscles as well. The muscles are holding the skeleton in place, even in a painful place. You cannot only fix one without addressing the other, or no progress can be made. Likewise, with rehabilitation. The muscles need to be retrained on what their “normal” position should be.
  • Does the practice offer testimonials on both their website and Facebook? This will tell you a lot more about the quality of care the doctor provides.
  • Are the hours convenient? Evening and weekend hours are always a bonus!
  • If there is a New Patient Special, does it sound too good to be true or reasonable?
  • How important is education? A good doctor will be focused on educating the patient on how to stay healthy and well.
  • What about the website? Is it relevant and up to date?
  • What is his or her wellness philosophy? Is it a care plan designed to get you back on your feet again in a set amount of time or indefinite weekly visits? There should always be a goal where progress is checked.

In the end, you will do yourself a huge favor by learning as much as you can before choosing a chiropractor. It may also be one of the best decisions you ever made, too.

Filed Under: Chiropractic Tagged With: care plan, chiropractic, chiropractor, choosing a chiropractor, healthy, massage, New Patient Special, quality of care, rehabilitation, wellness, wellness care, wellness philosophy

You Can Stop Preventable Disease

July 20, 2017 By Pam Rezai Leave a Comment

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Two out of three U.S. adults are overweight or obese.

One in twenty adults have extreme obesity.

One out of three children are considered overweight or obese.

One of every five preventable disease and deaths is attributed to smoking.

One out of three adults have prediabetes.

One out of three deaths are attributed to cardiovascular disease.

These statistics are staggering. In fact, they are so alarming that one would think that the trend is declining, however, quite the opposite is true. Let’s face it, Americans are facing a serious epidemic that is completely within their control. Yet, despite this control, are still choosing to turn a blind eye to the consequences of their choices. Much like waving the white flag of surrender during historic battles.

Despite countless measures by reputable organizations and non-profits, even our own government for that matter, society continues on the same unhealthy path. Billions of dollars are invested to change these statistics, yet no one is listening. Similar to the decision of surrender during war, when troops are out numbered and lacking sufficient weaponry to defend themselves, modern society needs to acknowledge the same defeat. Except our enemy is not a person, or country. It is a lifestyle.

This lifestyle is also a mindset. Common sense is thrown out the window. Reliance on convenience and cost has trumped nutrition. Do we not know, at some level, that fried, fast food is not good for our health? That just because it’s cheap doesn’t mean sacrificing nutritional value for ourselves or children. Or that soda contains way too much sugar for our body to digest? What about the the ingredients in a package of food? Have you ever really tried to read the list? If you can’t pronounce it, chances are your body can’t use it.

Likewise, the surgeon general warns that cigarettes are harmful to our health, even to the extent of causing cancer. Television commercials show a former smoker with a tracheostomy (surgically created hole in the windpipe) telling people not to smoke or this might happen to them, too.

Isn’t it time that we wave that white flag, saying we are through with living on this slippery slope of unhealthy choices? Surrendering means realizing that our bodies are no match for processed foods, remaining sedentary, or overindulgence. If we were, we wouldn’t be in the health crisis we are in today.

Let’s start by waving that white flag – today.

Filed Under: Nutrition, Uncategorized, Wellness Tagged With: cardiovascular disease, diabetes, extreme obesity, health, health crisis, lifestyle, nutritional value, obesity, overweight, prediabetes, preventable disease, processed foods, smoking, sugar, unhealthy choices

What Is Workers Compensation?

July 19, 2017 By Pam Rezai Leave a Comment

Going to work is a part of life. Once you get to a certain age you work. Depending on the profession, the potential for injury varies. Working in construction in a high rise building or on a road crew is certainly more hazardous than working in an office setting. The safety measures we see today were not always available to protect employees. In fact, it took a book to raise awareness and create change in the workplace.  In 1906, Upton Sinclair published “The Jungle” highlighting the extreme dangers workers faced in the Chicago slaughterhouses. His intention was to stir up outrage so as to improve these work environments. His efforts paid off. Wisconsin passed the first workers compensation law in 1911.

Workers compensation is legislation designed to provide medical and wage replacement benefits for injured employees. In exchange for this benefit, the employee waives the right to sue their employer for negligence. An injury can be physical, a pre-existing condition that gets worse while on the job, or even work stress (depends on the state).

The most important thing to remember is to get medical attention as soon as the injury happens. In many cases the first stop is a medical doctor. However, depending on the injury there is more recovery that needs to happen before a person can return to work. While the acute pain and initial healing may have taken place, there may still be chronic pain and lack of mobility. It is very common in these instances for individuals to seek the care of a chiropractor after a work-related injury to address these ongoing issues.

The goal of a chiropractor is to bring the body back in alignment, without pain or limited function. In other words, the body may have morphed into a new position as a result of the injury to compensate. For example, lean to one side to reduce pain. This new position changes the natural alignment of the bones, not to mention the muscles and tendons surrounding them. In order to correct this situation, a series of spinal adjustments combined with massage therapy and rehabilitation are required. Just as it takes time for a wound to heal, the same applies to what lies beneath the skin.

Remember, if you are ever in a workplace accident, think of your recovery in two phases. The first is the immediate phase where medical attention is necessary for survival. The second phase is intended to get your life back on track once again through the benefits of chiropractic care.

Filed Under: Chiropractic Tagged With: acute pain, chiropractic, chiropractic care, chiropractor, chronic, chronic pain, injured employees, injury, lack of mobility, mobility, negligence, work stress, workers compensation, workplace accident

Healthy Diet Benefits

July 6, 2017 By Pam Rezai Leave a Comment

Is there really a link between good health and what you eat? The most recent edition of Experience Life, a monthly magazine from Lifetime Fitness, had two articles linking the two together. One article was about healthy aging, the other disease care. Both highlighted the significance of a healthy diet.

The first article featured a French cyclist who is 105 years old. Not only is this gentleman old, but he is still setting world records!  Scientists in France have been tracking him during his training and have discovered that his “aerobic capacity was comparable to that of a healthy 50-year old.” In other words, how his body absorbs and transports oxygen is just as efficient as someone half his age. When asked about his long life, this centenarian attributes it to what he eats. He eats a balanced diet and nothing in excess. In fact, most of his diet includes fruits and vegetables with very little meat.

The second article was about a breakthrough for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). A biomarker was discovered that could eventually help individualize treatment for the 2.5 million people who live with this disease. However, what was more interesting was the focus on a doctor who actually has MS. Using a special diet and functional medicine she went into remission. Once restricted to a wheelchair, she is now riding a bike! Her book, titled “The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles and Functional Medicine,” describes her journey to wellness.

Both articles highlight the significance of a healthy diet to a life of wellness. Eating lots of plant based foods, minimizing meat, and limiting or eliminating processed foods. One has benefited from a long life, the other got her life back. At the end of the day we need to ask ourselves what we really want out of life. There is a lot of life we can get out of our years. We can have quantity and quality if we take steps every day that allow for this. It all rests on the choices we make with the food we eat.

What choice will you make?

Filed Under: Nutrition Tagged With: balanced diet, disease care, functional medicine, healthy aging, healthy diet, MS, multiple sclerosis, processed foods

Removing Obesity Blinders

July 4, 2017 By Pam Rezai Leave a Comment

One would think it is difficult to eat healthy based on the current obesity statistics. In fact, the increase in caloric intake, based on nutritionally poor choices, plays a significant role in this obesity trend. Granted, lack of exercise adds to the problem, but at its core is diet. What is it about healthy food that makes people choose other unhealthy alternatives? Is it the price of healthy food options? What about accessibility? Taste? Ease of preparation? There are numerous theories as to why eating healthy is not happening, the question is can we change this?

Convenience is key to the world we live in today. We live in a fast paced world and this requires options that help to keep it fast. Meals are on the run, snacks are prepackaged, and sugar reigns. However, does convenience mean sacrificing nutritional content? Do we really know what “man-made” means in terms of ingredients? The reality is that eating healthy foods is just as convenient, it just requires a little planning. It is also just as accessible at the grocery store where you shop. As for taste? Taste is acquired, especially when the senses have been dulled with too much salt and sugar.

Changing your taste pallet requires time, typically 21 days to be exact. Ask anyone who has had to give up salt and sugar in their diet or quit smoking. All of a sudden they can actually taste the food they are eating. They never knew how good strawberries were, a sun-ripened tomato, or even lemon water. Once taste has been restored and that person tries a highly processed food item they just can’t eat it. It’s too salty, too sugary.

Preparing healthy foods is easier than one might think. Yes, it requires a few more steps on our behalf from food prep and storage, but the end result is that your body is getting the nutritionally dense food it need to thrive. If we start to think about what our body really needs, perhaps we will help to change our eating habits. Rather than keeping blinders on to the truth. Eating healthy is easy, healthy foods are accessible, and cost-wise are less. No blinders required.

Filed Under: Nutrition Tagged With: diet, eating habits, healthy foods, increase in caloric intake, lack of exercise, obesity, quit smoking

What Does Healthy Really Mean?

June 29, 2017 By Pam Rezai Leave a Comment

What does healthy really mean? Think about it for a minute. When you take the time to determine what it means to be healthy, what do you think of? Some of us may think being skinny means healthy. Others may equate well-defined muscles as a sign of healthy. Still others may think it’s living a long life. While all of these might be true, it still doesn’t answer the question of what being healthy means, especially to ourselves. We are each unique individuals, all traveling a separate path in life. While we may walk together, our journeys are vastly different. Not only that, but our body’s are also uniquely different as well. This is definitely not new information for you. However, what is likely new is the fact that healthy is a unique experience for each and every person.

Perhaps the best way to help you determine what healthy means to you is to do a self-assessment. An inventory of you, where you are at in your life, where you want to go from here. It’s probably safe to say that many of us are just too busy getting through each day to really focus on ourselves. Many of us are probably a little scared to even think about it. Not because something is terribly wrong, but because we don’t know where we are going to find the time to help ourselves get to where we want to be. Time to re-prioritize.

So, if you would be able to see the future, would you want to? What about two different futures? One where you routinely did a self-assessment on your health and changed what needed changing, the other where you continually chose to ignore yourself. If only we had the ability to see ahead of time the impact of our decisions before we made them. Would that alter how we live our lives today?

For the sake of reality, let’s take that self-assessment to determine what healthy really means to you.

  • Are you tired right now? Do you always feel tired? If you could sneak a nap in right now, would you take it? When was the last time you woke up feeling refreshed?
  • How do your joints feel right now?
  • What is the scale telling you about your weight? Do you feel comfortable and confident in your clothes?
  • How does your skin look?
  • Are you eating healthy foods? If so, how much?
  • Do you feel stressed during the day?
  • When was the last time you took care of you?

Take your time and answer these questions with honesty. The next blog post will address the issue of what it means to really be healthy.

Filed Under: Wellness Tagged With: health assessments, healthy, healthy foods, joints, self assessment, skinny means healthy, stressed, tired, weight

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OUR TEAM

Dr. Andrew Damron, Chiropractor

Why ChiropracticProfessional Experience Personal Information
Dr. Damron established DCW because he was fed up with the current health model. Statistics continue to show an increase in pharmaceutical prescriptions to patients every day. Although he does believe some medications are necessary, he believes the majority of what is prescribed is actually harmful to the patient’s long-term health, creating another set of healthcare issues as a result. Dr. Damron believes DCW’s unique approach to achieving overall wellness will revolutionize the healthcare industry through collaborative care utilizing chiropractic, massage therapy, rehabilitation, and nutrition. The DCW focus addresses the whole person versus a only symptom and uncovers the root cause. He also believes that education is vital to sustaining a healthier more vibrant lifestyle as well. His goal is to create a healthier society and a better place for our children to live.
Dr. Damron began his medical career with a Biology Degree from Wright State University in 2002. He went on to receive his Doctorate of Chiropractic from the prestigious Palmer College of Chiropractic in Port Orange, Florida in 2007. While attending Palmer, he had the opportunity to travel abroad to Madagascar and provide chiropractic care to the native Malagasy people. Dr. Damron has continued his post-graduate studies with a focus on nutrition, rehabilitation, and functional medicine.
Dr. Damron and his wife, Kristy, reside in West Chester with their two young children, Graden and Isabelle. An avid Buckeye fan, Dr. Damron enjoys playing the guitar in a band with his college friends, watching/playing any sport, cooking, reading, and attending concerts, especially the Dave Matthews Band and Foo Fighters.

Dr. Greg Washam, Chiropractor

Why ChiropracticProfessional Experience Personal Information
Dr. Washam was introduced to Chiropractic by his mother at the age of 16. She was working for a Chiropractor at the time, experiencing all the benefits that Chiropractic care had to offer, and thus began taking Dr. Washam and his siblings in for regular adjustments. Dr. Washam had been experiencing painful bouts of Strep Throat from the age of 8, which always included a 10 day course of antibiotics. While under Chiropractic care his doctor convinced him to avoid the antibiotics and receive Chiropractic adjustments instead. To his amazement, Dr. Washam’s strep throat symptoms had vanished within three days and he never had an issue from that point forward. He was so astounded by his experience that he fell in love with Chiropractic and decided that was the path for him. He wanted to commit his life to helping people through the power of Chiropractic, just as it had helped him.
Dr. Greg Washam began his college education at the University of Cincinnati, studying biology. After he made the decision to become a Chiropractor, he attended Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, MO. While at Logan, he received his Bachelor of Science in Biology and Life Sciences in 2009. He received his Doctorate of Chiropractic in 2011. Dr. Washam was presented with various awards upon graduation. These included Dean’s List honors, the Senior Intern Assistant Award, and the Award of Excellence from the Division of Research. He has completed many hours of post graduate education focusing on nutrition, supplementation and injury recovery.
Dr. Washam and his wife Kassie reside in Mason, Oh with their two daughters, Lillian and Wren. In his free time, Dr. Washam enjoys cooking, exploring new restaurants, touring local craft breweries and reading. He also spends a great deal of time outdoors with his family and his Beagle, Willow. Dr. Washam is a music enthusiast and listens to all genres of music. He especially loves classic rock from the 60’s and 70’s. His favorite band of all time is Led Zeppelin.

Brooke Snyder, Operations Manager

Why DCWProfessional Experience Personal Information
Brooke had never been to a medical office where she really felt like they cared more about her than her money until she came to DCW as a patient. DCW made it so easy to arrange financial payment with, they were compassionate, dedicated and most importantly 100% honest. The team addressed all aspects of her health and well-being, above and beyond chiropractic care. Her initial impression of chiropractic offices were that they would only adjust then send her on her way. She realized that she was wrong. Because of her experience as a patient at DCW she realized she wanted to pursue a career within it. She saw everything she wanted in healthcare at DCW. Finally, a place where patient care really comes first! She comes to DCW with a degree in Nursing and a background in finance. When someone asks her “Why DCW?” she cannot think of one reason why not.
Brooke has a background in business finance and computer technology prior to the start of her medical career. She attended Southern State and obtained an Associate’s Degree in Science, R.N. Sh began working from DCW in December of 2014.
Brooke has five beautiful girls from 15 to 6 years old. She is married to Jamey Snyder who has two boys of his own. She lives on a two acre farm in the country with horses, dogs, cats, and a pot belly pig. Brooke enjoys spending time with her very active family and watching their kids play sports.

Nicole Foreman, Licensed Massage Therapist

Why MassageProfessional Experience Personal Information
Nicole always wanted a career that was focused on helping people. It wasn’t until she drove past the Dayton School of Medical Massage on a daily basis that it became clear what she was meant to do. She enrolled as soon as she could and it has been the best decision she has ever made. She loves the feeling of knowing she has alleviated someone’s pain and possibly made their day better in some way. She had been working alongside chiropractors for over 7 years before joining the DCW team. Before DCW she never really felt her opinions and insights were valued or even asked for, which she felt hindered patient care and the effectiveness of each treatment. At DCW she feels valued and part of a practice that is focused on changing the approach of wellness with cohesive and effective patient care.
Nicole is a graduate of the Dayton School of Medical Massage and obtained her license in 2008. She utilizes Deep Tissue, Swedish and Thai massage techniques to relieve pain, tension, and stress while increasing range of motion and flexibility.
Nicole is married to her husband of 5 years and they one daughter, Rylee, and one child on the way due in September 2016. As a family they enjoy camping, hiking and spending time at the lake during the summer.

Erika Pantona, Insurance Specialist

Why DCWProfessional Experience Personal Information
Erika started coming to DCW in 2010 after spending two years in substantial pain after an injury. She had spent those two years at various specialists and taking medications to simply get up in the morning due to the pain. She was 18 when she found herself facing a major, life altering surgery (SI Fusion) and realized there must be another way. When she began her treatment plan at DCW she started to have days with little or no pain. She stopped taking her medications and realized they had been affecting her overall mood. In 2015 Erika joined the DCW team because they allowed her to live her life once again. She wants to prevent others from living in pain like she did unnecessarily, and to receive the benefits of chiropractic care.
Erika is well versed in the insurance industry with her previous employment at Express Scripts and Anthem.
Erika has two siblings and resides in Liberty Township. In her spare time she enjoys traveling and hiking with her family.

Amy Faris, Patient Care Coordinator

Why DCWProfessional Experience Personal Information
After moving to Ohio in 2010, I was in need of some relief from minor pain associated with working in customer service fields for 15 years. I was interested in seeking alternative forms of therapy and found a chiropractor in our small town. After going for a few visits, the therapy seemed somewhat outdated compared to what I had researched. In talking with my husband, he remembered that he knew someone who was a chiropractor. After just a few visits with Dr. Damron, I definitely noticed a difference in his techniques and style. It was nice to see results and feel like I was being listened to as a patient, not just heard…something you don’t always feel with doctors. After being a patient for several years, the opportunity came about to join the DCW team. It would be something different from what I had done in my past, however I knew my passion for working with people would translate well into helping patients receive the best care possible. I believed in the mission of DCW as a patient, and I am excited to be part of living that mission every day. 
 I am originally from St. Louis, MO. I graduated from the University of Missouri – Columbia with a degree in Secondary Education – Language Arts. I worked in restaurant/catering management for several years before starting a career in retail management and training.
In that position, I met my husband, Matt, who is from Wilmington, OH. After we got married in 2010, I moved to Wilmington. Realizing retail wasn’t where my heart was any longer, I began working as a substitute teacher in the Clinton County area. Matt and I live in Wilmington with our 6 year old German Shepard, Dale. I enjoy camping, boating, riding 4-wheelers, and spending time with family and friends. I love St. Louis Cardinals baseball and am a recently converted Cincinnati Bengals fan.

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Tuesday 3-6

Wednesday 10-1 & 3-7

Thursday 10-1 & 3-6

Friday 10-1 & 3-5

CONTACT INFO

Damron Chiropractic and Wellness

Address:
    3187 Western Row Road Suite 114
    Maineville, OH 45039

Office:
     (513) 770-3434

Email:
    info@damronchiropractic.com


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